Delorme Earthmate PN-20 Handheld GPS (with Topo USA 8.0 & 1-GB SD Card & Reader)

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Includes Topo USA 8.0 DVD mapping software with full U.S. topographic and street maps, plus aerial imagery
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- An All-in-One Handheld GPS Solution from DeLorme
- High-resolution 2.2 TFT color screen for total clarity under a variety of lighting conditions
- Fast acquisition times, outstanding signal retention
- Holds up to 10 tracks (10,000 points per track), 1,000 user-defined waypoints, and 50 routes
- Pre-loaded worldwide highway/major road base map
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 "Buyer Beware" 2009-10-07
By John C. Soniat (South Louisiana)
The seller of this unit did not clearly state that it was a refurbished piece. I will never again buy from this seller

 "Does everything I wanted it to do." 2009-09-18
By Rich (Tucson, AZ USA)
Purchased on 05/04/2009

I've had this unit now for several months. I needed something I could load topo maps in for off road motorcycle riding and hiking.

Pros:

- Usually links up and gets 3-D fix in about 20-30 seconds.

- Battery life seems pretty good with about five hours on a set of NiMh rechargeble AA's.

- User interface is laid out well. I can press buttons with gloves on.

- It does exactly what I needed to do, which is guide me over mountains on back roads.

- Mine came with Topo 7 software. Although 'clunkier' than using Google maps or MS Streets, it still does exactly what I needed. Makes it easy to map my route on the PC and then send it to the PN-20.

- Is definitely waterproof and shock resistant. Definitely.



Cons:

- Screen is a little small. Font size for text/menus is small. I need my glasses to read.

- Not the best for street mapping/routing on the fly (without the PC software). If your looking for a GPS unit to use mostly for street navigation, then keep on looking. This is not the droid you are looking for.

- does not play MP3s, WMAs, or other music files. Does not play videos. Will not take/make phone calls. Does not make my coffee in the morning. Does not shoot out laser-beams to destroy my enemys.



Overall if you want a tough little GPS that can guide you over back roads (mine is usually on a RAM mount on my off-road motorcycle) then this might be the ticket for you.

 "A Greate Value for the Buck" 2009-09-05
By Joe Blow Consumer
This device is 10x better than my old Magellan Explorist 200. More features, MUCH more intuitive than the 200, and really picks up the satellites well. They did nice job in creating a straight forward interface for the GPS. The fact that high quality topo and street maps are included makes this unit a great value for the dollar. I use it for geocaching, mark way points, and to track my mountain bike rides. If you like to geocache then you will love the fact that you can download cache coordinates directly to the GPS from the main geocache web site. I think you can only do this with Delorme and Garmin. I'm still playing with the mapping software on the PC. This software is not as intuitive as the GPS device. (Just say NO to Magellan--Just awful).



No compliants considering the price and how I use it.

 "Great Tool for a Great Price" 2009-08-20
By D. Gonczy (Boy River, MN)
I was in the market for a gps and was not sure what to buy, but after reading other reviews of the Earthmate PN-20, it seemed evident that it was the best buy. I have not been disappointed. Some have remarked that the screen draws are slow and that it takes some time to acquire a signal, but since this is my first gps, I haven't noticed. Works great for my application. I've been using it for scouting deer hunting areas. I check out the aerial photos for a likely spot, then by using the gps can walk right to it and see if it looks as good on the ground as it did from the air. It's great for marking the location of trail cams and tree stands. I'll never use plastic marking tape or "bright eyes" again. The only drawback is that if you have to power down in the woods, it is difficult for it to pick up a signal and get a fix, when you have a canopy of trees overhead. Seems to maintain a signal very well as you travel in the woods if you enter with a good 3-d fix. For the price there is nothing that compares, you don't need to purchase anything else and as some have said, with the downloadable aerial photos, it's like carrying Google earth in your hand. I highly recommend.

 "Excellent GPS" 2009-08-19
By Tracy Thomas (West Sacramento, CA USA)
The DeLorme Earthmate PN-20 is an excellent little compact GPS unit. The Topo 7.0 software that came along with this unit is easy to use and is indispensible when planning a trip or marking property boundaries. I utilized the PN-20 to navigate a trip to Nevada, Utah, Colorado and New Mexico and found it to be invaluable as well as very dependable. I have also utilized this GPS out in the field to find and mark property boundaries as well as to mark points of interest on the fly which were later transferred with ease to my computer and the Topo 7.0 software. I would highly recommend this unit to anyone considering the purchase of a reasonably priced GPS with many great features.


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Turn your laptop PC or UMPC into a powerful GPS navigator, with voice-guided navigation, automatic back-on-track, GPS Radar to locate travel services, and other top-end features. DeLorme¿s newest USB-powered GPS receiver includes a new super-high-sensitivity chipset, support for ultra mobile personal computers, superior on-screen GPS displays, and updated Street Atlas USA 2009 DVD software included. New Sicroelectronics GPS chipset delivers faster satellite acquisition, and DeLorme ConstantLock technology means surefire signal retention even in challenging GPS environments. GPS tracking is easier than ever with NavMode, including optional 3-D perspective and larger, more accessible user controls. Locate over 4 million places of interest (hotels, restaurants, attractions, sports venues, and businesses of all types ¿ most with phone numbers included). Create routes automatically with user controls to ensure you take the roads you want. Calculate fuel usage and costs, and GPS-navigate with total confidence anywhere in the U.S. or Canada, and on major roads in Mexico.
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- Support for Ultra-Mobile Personal Computers (UMPCs) laptop PC, PDAs, and touchscreen phones
- USB-powered GPS receiver includes super-high sensitivity STMicroelectronics GPS chipset; DeLorme ConstantLock technology for superior signal retention in challenging GPS environments
- NavMode with optional 3-D perspective and larger, more accessible user controls
- Voice-guided navigation, automatic back-on-track, GPS Radar to locate travel services, and other top-end features
- Locate over 4 million places of interest; create routes automatically; calculate fuel usage and costs, and GPS-navigate with total confidence anywhere in the U.S. or Canada, and on major roads in Mexico
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 "pretty cool" 2010-04-02
By D. Mullins (Minnesota)
Good seller. Product a bit clunky. For instance, when route trace is on the line it makes on the screen is intrusive and takes up alot of the potential map detail. Like the garmin better.

 "Not thrilled" 2010-01-11
By W. Filla
I've been brainwashed by Microsoft. The software seemed counter-intuitive and awkward to use and learn, it was a $50 gamble. Went back to Streets and Trips. Lesson learned.

 "Florida maps are terrible/inaccurate." 2010-01-06
By John K. Schiffermuller (Florida)
I test roads for FDoT and purchased this GPS to interface with the on-board computer in my test vehicle and optimize my routing around the state. For this purpose the software is awful. It simply cannot be trusted to route me on roads that either actually exist or that go through to where Delorme says they do. All too often I find myself having to backtrack and find my own way because the software has routed me down a road that ends in a housing development or gated community or has routed me to a "road" that is, in fact a dirt drive to a private home. Addresses for hotels and businesses are frequently shown in the incorrect place on the map i.e. enter an address and where the software directs you is NOT, in fact, to that address. Sometimes the error is a few blocks, sometimes it's miles off. The software is so frequently wrong that I no longer use it to provide routing to unknown locations, but rather just to estimate travel time to a general area. I route myself by paper map and locate the spot on the screen to set an endpoint. I then drive the route that I've set by hard-copy map and ignore the attempts by the GPS to provide me with "Better" routing, which is really what the unit was purchased for.

 "Works Fine" 2009-10-10
By WILLIAM MCLEAN (Medford, OR USA)
I loaded the program into my EeePC Net Book, connected the included GPS device to a USB port, and it ran perfectly the first time.



If you have a decent laptop or Net Book this is a great buy - especially at the reduced price I paid ($37.99). (Buy it, unless you actually need a newer map than 2009)

 "Not for newbies" 2009-09-24
By Ivan R. Peelle (Green Mountains of VT)
Difficult to use. Not intuitive like Microsoft's Streets and Trips. Would not recommend to anyone who wants use a simple to use laptop navigation program. Though the program has many features there is quite a learning curve to use them. I'm sorry I didn't buy a newer version of Streets & Tips.


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DeLorme Earthmate PN-40 Handheld GPS (1:100k Topographic, Detailed Street Maps & POIs Included)

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The Earthmate PN-40 is a high-sensitivity, high-performance, bright-color-screen handheld GPS that offers an unrivaled selection of display options including up-to-date DeLorme Topo USA topographic maps, color aerial imagery, USGS 7.5-min. topographic quad maps, and NOAA nautical charts.

The Earthmate PN-40 is a high-sensitivity, high-performance, bright-color-screen handheld GPS that offers an unrivaled selection of display options. Click to enlarge.

With its 32-channel STMicroelectronics Cartesio chipset and DeLorme ConstantLock technology, the PN-40 acquires satellite signals quickly and retains them in the most challenging GPS environments. Map and imagery displays are lightning-quick thanks to a powerful dual-core processor.

A three-axis electronic compass can be used with the PN-40 held in any position, while a barometric altimeter provides reliable altitude readings. The on-board base map includes major highways and thoroughfares worldwide plus secondary and connector roads in the U.S. Detailed U.S. street and topo maps can be selected from the included Topo USA software.

The PN-40 holds up to 1,000 user-defined waypoints, 50 routes, and 10 tracks. All can be easily received from or sent to the included Topo USA software. The device displays both road and trail routes automatically generated using Topo USA. Road routes and direct (point-to-point) routes also can be generated on the PN-40.

Available onboard Flash memory totals 500 MB and the PN-40 also supports high-capacity SD cards (SDHC) up to 32 GB. The 65K-color daylight-readable TFT screen provides clarity in any light conditions including direct sunlight. The PN-40 is WAAS-enabled, waterproof to IPX-7 standards, comes in a rugged, impact-resistant rubberized case, and weighs just over five oz.

A Complete Out-of-the-box Solution:
Unlike other GPS receivers that require additional map data purchases, the PN-40 comes with up-to-date DeLorme Topo USA mapping software in the package. This is the full version of Topo USA, with all its desktop and GPS capabilities included. Also in the package: East, Central, and West regional DVDs with detailed U.S. street and topo maps by state or region; a 1-GB SD card--ideal for large map and imagery transfers; a detailed user manual, a Quick Start Guide, and two AA batteries. A $40 certificate is included for downloading sample supplementary datasets and then a new $29.95 Map Library annual subscription plan is offered for unlimited data downloads.

The serious GPS alternative.

Serious Performance

• New--Blazing-fast, high-sensitivity 32-channel STMicroelectronics Cartesio chipset
• New--Dual-core processor for instantaneous map and satellite imagery redraws, even with large aerial imagery files and multiple maps layers
• 360¡ raster rotation sets the PN-40 apart from other common GPS handhelds. With 360¡ rotation road, building, and other images really are on your left or right as you look at the map and walk, bike or drive
• New--3-axis electronic compass with included accelorometer performs when held in any positionÑwhile in motion or standing still
• New--Sensitive barometric altimeter for reliably accurate altitude readings
• WAAS-enabled for accuracy within 3 meters
• New--Now supports SDHC high-capacity SD cards (up to 32 GB) for fast and direct map transfer from the included maps discs

Serious Maps

• Included. Comes with three discs containing detailed hybrid topographic and street maps of the entire USA. You do not need anything else to hike, geocache, or navigate the backcountry. It's all in the box.
• Also Included: Sample Certificate. A $40 certificate is included for downloading sample supplementary datasets. Take a "test drive" with any of the supplementary datasets DeLorme offers: high-resolution aerial imagery, USGS 7.5-Minute Quad Map, NOAA Nautical Charts, and more..
• And for Only $29.95! Then, once you're convinced, subscribe to the NEW DeLorme Map Library for only $29.95 per year. Get all the USGS Quads, NOAA nautical charts and high-resolution color aerial imagery to layer WITH your topo and street maps for only $29.95! No hidden charges.

Serious Tough

• The PN-40 is waterproof to the IEC 529 IPX7 standard
• Designed to function in high-humidity environments, including consistent humidity levels over 90%, and in the rain
• The PN-40 has been rigorously tested to function in high-vibration conditions such as off-road driving
• Operating temperature range for the PN-40 is -20 degrees C to +75 degrees C. The PN-40 should function in extreme cold as well as rapidly-changing temperature environments

What's in the Box The Rugged Earthmate GPS PN-40 handheld GPS receiver with pre-loaded worldwide highway and major road base map DeLorme PN-40 Edition Topo USA 8 software with complete hybrid U.S. topographic and street-level detail Certificate for $40 worth of sample supplementary data downloads USB data-transfer cable for PC-GPS data exchanges A convenient neck lanyard 2 AA Energizer alkaline batteries Getting Started Guide Comprehensive owners' manual Serious Tool Sticker

Serious Value

• No one else offers COMPLETE U.S. hybrid, routable Topographic and Street maps WITH your initial purchase
• In addition, for the extremely low price of $29.95 annually, subscribe to the DeLorme Map Library of downloads for all the USGS 7.5-minute Quads, NOAA nautical charts, and Hi-Resolution Aerial Imagery you want. All downloads are accessed through the convenient NetLink tab of your DeLorme software

Serious Quality, Service & Support

And as if the PN-40, Included Topo and Detailed Street Map and the huge values of the MapLibrary Subscription were not enough, you get serious DeLorme quality:

• Renowned DeLorme-Quality Maps
• Quality Geospatial Engineering
• Quality Hardware Engineering
• Quality U.S.-Based Customer Service
• Quality U.S.-Based Technical Support and Open Online GPS User Forms

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High-Performance Technology
Features STMicroelectronics Cartesio chipset and updated DeLorme firmware for amazing signal acquisition and retention, map scrolling and redraw--even with multiple layers of imagery, topo and street maps.

Complete Detailed U.S. Street and Topographic Maps Included with ALL PN-40 Purchases

Click for U.S. Street & Topographic Map samples.

Click for World Base Reference Map samples.

Click for USGS 7.5-Minute Quad Map samples.

Click for NOAA Nautical Chart samples.

Click for Color Aerial Imagery samples.

Click for Color Satellite Imagery samples.

Click for DOQQ Aerial Imagery samples.

Multiple Views of the Same GPS Location
On-device data layering lets you select which map or imagery type to see of your GPS location. Switch among data types to gain a comprehensive view of where you are--it's revolutionary and provides a whole new level of geographic detail.

Bright Color Screen
Works in bright sunlight to total darkness. Sharp¨ brand screen featuring the latest transflective screen technologies to maximize visibility under a variety of lighting conditions.

Rugged and Waterproof
Conforms to IPX-7 waterproof standard with impact-resistant rubberized housing for a solid grip. Concealed battery compartment with SD card slot. Includes two AA batteries.

Easy Exchange of Maps, Tracks, and Waypoints
Exchange routes, tracks and waypoints between the GPS and Topo USA (two-way transfers).

Extensive On-Device Memory
1-GB of internal flash memory available in addition to the pre-loaded world base map. Holds up to ten tracks (10,000 points per track); 1,000 user-defined waypoints; and 50 routes. SD slot also available.

Don't Forget--Complete Detailed U.S. Street and Topographic Maps Included with ALL PN-40 Purchases

Detailed U.S. Street & Topographic Maps

• Cut & transfer custom map packages of the exact coverage you want
• Detailed vector-based maps created from the USGS topographic data & the latest DeLorme U.S. street & trail network
• U.S. land cover including bodies of water, wetlands, forests, mountains, glaciers, grasslands, rock cover & more
• Contour lines with elevation numbers
• Fully routable when combined with the corresponding Regional Highway map
• By default, saved map packages include data zoom levels 8-17 (which translates to a scale of 4 miles through 40 ft). Saved maps display all roads, land cover, and contours

The DeLorme World Base Reference Map

• Preloaded on the Earthmate GPS PN series
• High-level map includes country borders, highways & major roads
• Displays interstates and major highways at scales of 500 miles to 8 miles
• Created by DeLorme's staff of professional cartographers

Sample Map Library Downloads
Each purchase comes with a Certificate for $40 worth of FREE Supplementary Data Downloads

Use Your FREE Supplementary Data Certificate, or a Map Library Subscription for Any of These Map and Imagery Types:

USGS 7.5-Minute Quad Maps

• Download through the Topo USA NetLink tab--Use your FREE Data Download Dollars
• Transfer from Topo USA to your PN-40, as needed
• The authentic scanned USGS 7.5-minute paper quad maps
• Show roads, trails, buildings, large natural landmarks & other unique features

NOAA Nautical Charts

• The complete set of U.S. waterway available, including the Great Lakes, Alaska, and Hawaii
• Include numerous aids to navigation, water depths, water body names, hazards, and more
• Great for taking along on boating trips, island explorations, and trips ashore

High-Resolution Color Aerial Imagery

• Available for many U.S. States and select U.S. Cities
• Detailed, color, aerial imagery
• Provide a unique aerial perspective, ideal in off-the-beaten-path environments
• Show roads, trails, buildings, large natural landmarks & other unique features

Sat-10 Color Satellite Imagery

• 10-meter colorized satellite imagery for viewing large geographic areas
• Provides high-level views of vegetation, topography, and large, visible geologic formations on the Earth's surface
• Natural color satellite imagery derived from merging SPOT 10m panchromatic & Landsat 30m multi-spectral scenes

B&W DOQQ (Digital Orthoquads) Aerial Imagery

• Detailed, black & white, aerial imagery
• Provide a unique aerial perspective, ideal in off-the-beaten-path environments
• View logging & 4WD roads, bodies of water, and other natural features from above

Earthmate GPS PN-40 Screen Images

USGS 7.5-min. Quads Wide-ranging USGS quad detail Geocaching Hiking in the White Mountains

Color Aerial Imagery Following a Route to a Geocache Navigating a Route on Water On-the-job usage

Color City Imagery Jefferson Memorial Jacobs Field, Cleveland Space Needle, Seattle

Topo USA Hunting and Fishing Mountain Bike Trails Places of Interest

Hybrids Imagery, Contours, Detail Cell Tower Location Pleasant Mountain Summit Glacier National Park

Functions Barometric Altimeter Electronic Compass Trip Information

Sun/Moon Tides Hunting/Fishing

Data Layering Satellite Acquisition Driving Directions

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Technical Details

- 32-channel STMicroelectronics Cartesio chipset; dual-core processor for blazing-fast performance
- 500 MB of available onboard Flash memory; support for high-capacity SD cards (SDHC) up to 32 GB
- 3-axis electronic compass; Barometric altimeter
- More detailed onboard base map data for the U.S.
- Fast USB 2.0 data transfers to in-device SD card(no external card reader required)
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 "Earthmate GPS" 2010-04-14
By Jeff L. Powell (BROKEN ARROW, OKLAHOMA, US)
Received this as a gift for Christmas. I love it so far. Lots of bells and whistles I have not even tried. I take it on bike rides and hiking and on my ATV. Works great. I bought the extra 12volt power cable and carrying case also so it stays safe while not in use. Battery life a little short of you run with the back light on all the time so you can see the map easier in the day time.

 "great unit and mapping software" 2010-04-03
By B. Harrison (Louisville Ky)
I have had this unit for several months and utilize the tool for hiking and driving.



Many of the reviewers gripe about the learning curve of the software or the transfer speeds. I must admit that I have not scratched the surface of the functionality of software (topo 8) but it has not ceased to amaze me; but I find it intuitive and not difficult to learn by just playing around with the software... the transfer speeds take a few moments, but nothing that I would complain about.

Mapping software:

1) create shortest route via driving to trailhead

2) select a hiking route with three distinct trails

3) and quickly and easily load it onto the handheld unit

4) create a map online to send to my friends/family





usage of device:

this unit is not the best to use while driving, but it's little chirps will help you out and definitely helps out for my wife (she cannot read a map but can read the directions that it tells her -- "turn left in 2.4 miles ..."



on the trail it is really helpful, the preloaded maps already have most of the established trails and the topo software (I've found for the most part that there is no need to have the aerial maps or whatnot).

The unit on initial powerup takes a minute to three to 3d lock onto a signal, on a warm start it takes just a few moments. It usually has an accuracy of 7feet to 11 feet, occasionally it locks on a bit farther out but tends to quickly resolve to 7ft.

The unit itself can do driving directions from point a to b, but I am having issues on getting it to do a hiking directions on the fly (that is I want to hike from here to Point B on this trail -- it always just draws a straight line from current location on walking to the destination... but I haven't played around with that too much).



this thing can take a beating as well; water, falls, cold, hot and it still works.



you can also look for items of interest located near you (restaurants, inns, camp grounds , cemeteries tend to pop up a lot as well among other things)



the device will also tell you about sunset/sunrise times that can come in really handy on a hike that is taking longer than expected.



The battery life is adequate, but I find myself stocking up on batteries. that's one of my biggest gripes about the unit (but I have no baseline to compare against)



love the actual gps unit.



now once you have finished your trip and back to the software:

5) load up the actual drive/hike (plug and play here)

6) monitor average speeds, distances, elevation changes, etc

7) post your results!





great unit, I find myself doing time studies of different driving routes, comparing, the hike distances, etc. great buy, wish it had a better battery life.

 "Not for a Mac computer" 2010-04-03
By Linda C. Taylor (Ocala, FL USA)
I thought this GPS would be great for kayaking, until I encountered several problems, First the electronic compass worked for a few minutes. I did the calibration procedure and it worked fine--for a short time. Then it quit working--stuck on a heading (not north). I was prepared to get tech support assistance but moved on with loading the TOPO 8 DVD. It wouldn't load on my Mac computer. Tech support told me they didn't make software compatible with Mac computers. What really gripes me, all the advertisements didn't mention that up front. I mentioned this to a Delorme tech support and sales person. Delorme quickly gave me a refund.

I like the looks of this GPS. Also, a great feature of the compass is you don't have to hold the GPS horizontal for it to work. I would recommend this GPS to PC (Windows) owners. The TOPO 8 and unlimited map downloads, for a small annual fee, makes this a good buy.

 "Great GPS" 2010-03-28
By Nicole L. Boyer (Roseland, VA United States)
This GPS is great. I have not experienced any of the problems that I read about. I got it at a great price through an Amazon 1 day sale $219.00. The software does take some time to learn but once you figure it out, it works well. The pn-40 is very accurate and it obtains a 3-D fix in just a few seconds, even inside the house. I have a Magellan and entering waypoints into it was a nightmare. This one is a snap. You can either transfer gpx files right to the unit or you can use the cursor to scroll to the coordinates and save them that way. I highly recommend this unit.

 "Great for First Timers" 2010-03-24
By Oz Girl (CA)
I bought this unit for my husband for Christmas. We are avid hikers/runners and spend a great deal of time on trails, some familiar some not and we've probably gotten ourselves lost a few times over the years. We have talked about getting a GPS for a while, especially once they became almost commonplace among our other trail blazers, but were a little skeptical about their utilization. After much research and reading of many reviews including consumer report I settled on the Delorme PN-40 as it came rated as one of the highest and was cheaper than the Garmin. It has certainly been easy to use from the initial download to using it for mapping our runs. It is quite portable, and we've had no problems picking up satellites. I think this is the best value for money unit out there, especially for the first time user.


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